The Counseling Office Communicator
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Lapeer West Counseling Office Communicator September 14, 2012 Visit us at www.lapeerschools.org/lwhs College information is available now! Visit with representatives from colleges you are interested in to see which is the right fit! How? Sign up in the counseling office! When? At least one day in advance of the visit. How do I find out when colleges are visiting? Check the calendar in the counseling office! Often! Schedule for College Reps 09-18-12 ITT (3 rd hr) 09-21-12 Ferris State Univ. (5 th hr.) 09-24-12 Oakland University (2 nd hr) 09-25-12 Central Mich. Univ. (2 nd hr) 09-26-12 U of M-Flint (1 st hour) 10-02-12 Kettering Univ. (2 nd hr) 10-03-12 Aquinas College (1 st hr) 10-08-12 Michigan Tech Univ (3 rd hr) 10-09-12 Saginaw Valley State (2 nd hr.) 10-09-12 U of Mich-Ann Arbor (4 th hr) 10-10-12 Grand Valley State U ( 1 st hr.) 10-10-12 Delta College (4 th hr.) Remember! Check counseling office for current list of college rep visits. College Fair *Lapeer East will hold a College Fair on Oct. 9 th from 6:00-8:00p.m. in the cafeteria. Over 50 universities, community colleges, technical institutes and trades schools will be present to provide information about admissions, programs, and financial aid to prospective students and their parents. Don’t miss this one Juniors and Seniors! Thinking about retaking your ACT? Sign up early and avoid late fees! Act Test Dates October 27, 2012 ( late registration available) December 8, 2012 SAT Test Dates October 6, 2012 November 3, 2012 December 31, 2012 Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com to send transcripts to Michigan colleges and universities. No more waiting in line, lost transcripts, snail mail….Michigan colleges want electronic transcrips! Information in the counseling office, or on the Lapeer West website click on Docufide logo. PSAT/NMSQT Testing The PSAT is a National Merit Scholar Qualifying test for Juniors. Juniors and Sophomores can sign up now to take the PSAT test. Please see Mrs. Fritz or Mrs. Pecore in the counseling office. Cost is $14.00, payable cash or check made out to Lapeer West. Last day to sign up is 09/28. First 45 students to sign up receive a free student test Guide. Mailbag “CMU and YOU Day” Central Michigan University is holding their annual CMU and You Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 th . Prospective students and families can tour the campus, learn about Central’s academics, and apply to CMU. Contact CMU Admissions or our Counseling office for more information.
Transcript of The Counseling Office Communicator
Lapeer West Counseling Office Communicator September 14, 2012
Visit us at www.lapeerschools.org/lwhs
College information is available now! Visit with representatives from colleges you are
interested in to see which is the right fit!
How? Sign up in the counseling office!
When? At least one day in advance of
the visit.
How do I find out when colleges are
visiting? Check the calendar in the
counseling office! Often!
Schedule for College Reps
09-18-12 ITT (3rd hr)
09-21-12 Ferris State Univ. (5th hr.)
09-24-12 Oakland University (2nd hr)
09-25-12 Central Mich. Univ. (2nd hr)
09-26-12 U of M-Flint (1st hour)
10-02-12 Kettering Univ. (2nd hr)
10-03-12 Aquinas College (1st hr)
10-08-12 Michigan Tech Univ (3rd hr)
10-09-12 Saginaw Valley State (2nd hr.)
10-09-12 U of Mich-Ann Arbor (4th hr)
10-10-12 Grand Valley State U ( 1st hr.)
10-10-12 Delta College (4th hr.)
Remember! Check counseling office for
current list of college rep visits.
College Fair
*Lapeer East will hold a College Fair on
Oct. 9th from 6:00-8:00p.m. in the
cafeteria. Over 50 universities, community
colleges, technical institutes and trades
schools will be present to provide
information about admissions, programs,
and financial aid to prospective students
and their parents. Don’t miss this one
Juniors and Seniors!
Thinking about retaking your ACT? Sign up
early and avoid late fees!
Act Test Dates October 27, 2012 ( late registration available)
December 8, 2012
SAT Test Dates October 6, 2012
November 3, 2012
December 31, 2012
Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at
Parchment.com to send transcripts to
Michigan colleges and universities. No more
waiting in line, lost transcripts, snail
mail….Michigan colleges want electronic
transcrips! Information in the counseling office, or
on the Lapeer West website click on Docufide
logo.
PSAT/NMSQT Testing
The PSAT is a National Merit Scholar Qualifying test
for Juniors.
Juniors and Sophomores can sign up now to take
the PSAT test. Please see Mrs. Fritz or Mrs. Pecore in
the counseling office. Cost is $14.00, payable cash or
check made out to Lapeer West. Last day to sign up
is 09/28. First 45 students to sign up receive a free
student test Guide.
Mailbag
“CMU and YOU Day”
Central Michigan University is holding their
annual CMU and You Day on Saturday, Sept. 29th.
Prospective students and families can tour the
campus, learn about Central’s academics, and
apply to CMU. Contact CMU Admissions or our
Counseling office for more information.
Lapeer West Counseling Office Communicator September 14, 2012
Visit us at www.lapeerschools.org/lwhs
“Blue Devil Days” and “Exploration Day”
Saturday September 29th is Blue Devil Days at
Lawrence Tech University. Friday, October 26th is
Explorations Day. These are great opportunities to
tour the campus and participate in interactive
career-oriented activities. Contact Admissions at
Lawrence Tech for more information.
U of M Taubman College Portfolio Day
Interested in a career in architecture at U of M
Ann Arbor? Portfolio Workshop and Review Day
at Taubman College will be held Sept. 26th.
Prospective students can learn about portfolio
assembly and organization and speak with reps.
Information available in Counseling office.
CMU Centralis Competition
CMU will host the Centralis Scholarship
Competition on Oct. 27th, 2012. CMU awards
scholarships based on excellent academic records
as well. Reservations are required. Please see
your counselor for more information.
Online Scholarship Search Reference
Check out these free scholarship search sites for
more scholarships opportunities:
www.imagine-america.org www.collegeprowler.com www.ecisf.org www.netaid.org www.unausa.org www.fastweb.com www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship Scholarships Available
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
If you have made a difference by volunteering in your
community over the past year you may be eligible for the
Prudential Spirit of Community Award. One high school
applicant in each state will receive $1,000 and a trip to
Washington D.C. with a parent next May. For additional
information or to apply, go online at
www.prudential.com/spirit. The application deadline is
November 6, 2012.
U.S. Senate Youth Program Scholarship
Range: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: 1)Junior or Senior 2) Must be a current student
officer, rep of student council or class council
3)outstanding academic leadership activities 4)community
school service 5)300 word essay 6)take qualifying exam
covering history, civics, economics and other social studies
questions.
Deadline: Submit your name to be considered to Mrs.
Settergren in the Counseling Office before October 1,
2012. (Only one name may be submitted from each high
school in the country).
Engineers Scholarship
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in
engineering may apply on-line for a $500 scholarship.
Students are required to submit an essay on one of the
two topics that appear on the scholarship page at the
following website by October 5, 2012:
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Senior athletes who have a 3.0 GPA may apply on-line for
gift cards and the state finalists can win up to $10,000 for
their school. The on-line application must be reviewed by a
school representative and submitted by the deadline of
October 4, 2012. To apply online or get more
information go to www.wendysheisman.com
Michigan Education Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of a public school and
attend a university, junior college, or vocational
school in Michigan. Applications are due by Friday,
February 10, 2012 and are available online at:
www.mea.org/awards/pdf/meascholarship.pdf
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable
Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Current senior in high school who
exemplifies outstanding community service,
scholarship, and citizenship. Deadline for initial
application is November 30, 2012.
www.elks.org/enf/FindALodge.cfm
Lapeer West Counseling Office Communicator September 14, 2012
Visit us at www.lapeerschools.org/lwhs
Lapeer West Counseling Office Communicator September 14, 2012
Visit us at www.lapeerschools.org/lwhs
